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About Torch Run

Where it All Began

Torch Run had its beginnings in 1981 when Wichita, Kansas Police Chief Richard LaMunyon created the Torch Run. He thought the Torch Run would help law enforcement be active in the community and support Special Olympics Kansas.

From those humble beginnings of five officers in 1981, the Torch Run has grown to be a truly global movement with a presence in 32 countries and involving over 110,000 police officers on an annual basis.

Torch Run Programs have existed in Australia and New Zealand since 2004, working tirelessly to develop and maintain fundraising initiatives providing support to Special Olympics programs.

The Guardians of the Flame

Known as ‘The Guardians of the Flame’, the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is a charitable program that is the largest grass roots funding and awareness vehicle for Special Olympics globally. Partnering with Special Olympics has seen over 3,000 fundraising events occur globally each year. They are the guardians of the Special Olympics flame, the ‘Flame of Hope’.

Together, Law Enforcement Officers and Special Olympics athletes create the ultimate team to proudly carry the torch for the Games. It is an image of unity, as two communities become one in celebration of inclusion and strength.

Victoria Police employees volunteer by assisting at events and donating through work place fundraisers. LETR provides the opportunity for local police offers to engage and connect with the intellectually disabled community.

Meet the Committee

Matt Volk

President & Torch Run Director

Kate Lockyer

Vice President

Nicole Beale

Secretary

Andrew Beattie

Treasurer

Mick Olsen

Public Officer
Region XIV Coordinator
LETR International
Executive Council

Laureina Everett

Events Coordinator

Cassandra D’alessandro

Committee Member
Athlete Leadership Coordinator

Katherine Towers

Social Media, Marketing and Communications

Jacqui Osterman

Committee Member

Chelsea Haag-Witherden

SOV Athlete Representative

Rachael Kelly

Committee Member & LETR Coordinator – North East

Sharon McCrory

Committee Member

Andrew Sarvas

Committee Member

Jon Ellks

Committee Member

Lachlan Smith

Committee Member

Mary White

Committee Member

Trelawney Dewe

Committee Member

Dean Earp

Committee Member

Tegan O’Dowd

Committee Member

Peter Blakeman

TorchRun Photographer at large

Contact Us

Law Enforcement Torch Run Oceania

Attn: Sergeant Nicole Beale

Victoria Police Centre
Tower 1, Level 11
311 Spencer Street
Docklands VIC 3008

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